Clipper Ship Foundation

The Clipper Ship Foundation was founded in 1979 by David Parmely Weatherhead. The foundation makes grants to federally tax qualified nonprofit organizations offering human services to individuals living in Greater Boston (cities and towns lying on or within Route 128) or the cities of Lawrence and Brockton. Priority is given to those organizations devoted to helping the homeless and ill-housed, the destitute, the handicapped, children and the aged, or addressing the needs of new immigrants and other needy communities and neighborhoods. Special consideration will also be given to emergency disaster situations, worldwide.

Proposals are considered by the Grantmaking Committee and the Board four times a year, in January, April, July, and October. Complete proposals must be received by November 4, March 1, May 10 and August 10 to be considered at the following Committee meeting. Applications that are received after these dates will be deferred until the next review cycle, even if postmarked on or before the deadline. Grant Application Deadline 2012 February 10, May 4, August 10, November 2